Cheryl
Harrison-Lee
CEO
Welcome to Harrison-Lee Development Consulting Company. We are proud to introduce our CEO, Cheryl Harrison-Lee, a distinguished leader in public administration with over 39 years of experience.
Cheryl Harrison-Lee is a dynamic force in municipal administration, having made a significant impact coast to coast. Her career is marked by her visionary leadership and ability to drive transformative change in both public and private sectors. Cheryl's extensive experience spans from statewide roles to local government positions and private consulting. As the CEO of our firm, she brings unparalleled expertise and a track record of success. Her leadership as the chief technical advisor for the City of Kansas City's Central City Economic Development Sales Tax District was instrumental in creating a strategic plan that received the prestigious American Planning Association Outstanding Public Outreach Award.
Her notable achievements include:
-
Transforming Cities: Leading the City of Gardner to national recognition with a groundbreaking 20-year Capital Improvement Program and receiving accolades for excellence in performance management.
-
Innovative Planning: Spearheading strategic initiatives and organizational assessments as Interim County Administrator for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County.
-
Crisis Management: Effectively managing $1.034 billion in federal CARES funding during her tenure as Executive Director of the Office of Recovery, addressing the COVID-19 pandemic's impact across Kansas.
Cheryl holds a graduate degree from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina. Her advanced executive education from Harvard Kennedy School and Bloomberg Harvard further underscores her commitment to excellence and innovation.
Cheryl’s leadership is driven by a passion for turning challenges into opportunities and fostering growth. Her strategic vision and dedication to community engagement make her a guiding force at Harrison-Lee Development Consulting Company, where we strive to excel in delivering exceptional results and creating lasting impact.
AWARDS
